Hammer Spike$102.99

Description: Hammer’s got a new way to attack the pins-Introducing the Hammer Spike. The Spike uses a high RG, high Dif-ferential core system that gives Hammer bowlers a new look at conquering drier lanes. Combining this core with the Taboo Jet Black’s coverstock (GTRIII) in a hybrid version gives the Spike a long move through the front of the lane, with a controlled but aggressive down-lane move. Take control of your game on drier lanes and pound the pocket with the new Hammer Spike!

Long and Strong!By gobeavers92 from Happy Valley, ORReviewed on: 8/12/2013Describe Yourself:ProBottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friendI drilled my Spike with a 5 in pin above my bridge with the CG kicked out (5 x 3). I added an extra hole on PAP. I have had a chance to throw the Spike for a few weeks now and have seen it on multiple patterns. This ball is designed to go long and make a nice strong move at the end of the pattern so I laid out this ball to match up to the ball strengths (long with a strong move at the end of the pattern). The Spike is made for the burn when you need it to get through the front part of the lane and the track area and save up enough energy to still hit as it goes through the pins. The ball comes from the factory with a 2000 factory polish finish so no surface prep was necessary. If you are looking for a hockey stick motion (hard curve at the end of the pattern) look no further than the Hammer Spike! This ball glides through the front part of the lane with ease and saves up its energy making a strong, sharp, yet predictable move as it exits the pattern. The Spike really shines when the lanes are burned up and you need a ball that will get down the lane but yet still be strong enough to roll through the pins with strong hitting power. The Spike is a must for bowlers that bowl a late shift league or tournament bowlers that need a ball for that dry lane afternoon block. This is a ball everybody needs to have in their bag!Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

4/5 Stars

looking forward to higher scoresBy yoop from MichiganReviewed on: 8/20/2013Pros:Flawless Surface, Great Weight, Attractive Design, Comfortable GripBest Uses:Local Bowling Alley, TournamentsDescribe Yourself:League BowlerBottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friendI altered my grip and release to improve my accuracy and pin count and this ball has performed very well.Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

5/5 Stars

Long and StrongBy Armstrong857 from Battle Ground,WAReviewed on: 8/29/2013Pros:Attractive Design, Flawless Surface, Great Weight, Comfortable GripBest Uses:Local Bowling Alley, TournamentsDescribe Yourself:ProBottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friendBowling Hand Right HandedExperience Advanced League Average 230Sport Shot Average 215Ball Speed Fast (17-19 mph)Style TweenerPAP 5 3/4 x 2 in UP

The Spike is one of my favorite balls for when the lanes start to dry out or on short patterns. I drilled my Spike with 4 1/2" pin above bridge layout with a hole in the center of grip on my VAL. One thing I noticed is when I need a ball that clears the fronts and mid-lane with an angular motion on the back end this ball is no stranger. You need to make sure there is friction though as this ball tends to wiggle when encountering oil down lane. This ball for me is about an arrow stronger than my cobalt vibe with an earlier motion out of the box. I feel like this ball is great for bowlers with medium to high ball speed that are looking for that angular motion with tremendous hitting power.Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

5/5 Stars

Required Equipment for a Serious BowlerBy Rick Freese from Pomona, Ca.Reviewed on: 6/23/2014Pros:Length, Flawless SurfaceBest Uses:Tournaments, Local Bowling AlleyDescribe Yourself:League BowlerBottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friendI already have chalked up an 800 & the ball has already paid for itself 5 times over. I have a 5 & 3/4 inch pin length. Layout: pin 1 & 3/4 above the the bridge. No additional weight holes. This ball is an absolute beast at 45 feet. After it clears the sloppy heads at the centers I bowl at, it makes a clean and deliberate move without losing energy or over-reacting. For tournaments, this ball is a must.Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No.

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5/5 Stars

A lot of ball for the price point!!By qball1221 from ohioReviewed on: 9/19/2013Pros:Attractive Design, Flawless SurfaceBest Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments, UpgradeDescribe Yourself:ProBottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friendBeing High RG/ High Diff it is very clean thru front /mid lane, and is a controlled, and angular down lane. Spike uses a high RG, high Dif-ferential core system that gives Hammer bowlers a new look at conquering drier lanes. This is the ball motion that every bowler is looking for on typical house patterns, skid/flip. This is a motion that we have needed in HAMMER. USBC Team pattern, I had to adjust surface to 2000 no polish. This helped Spike open it more down lane. This also helped on USBC Sgl/Dbls pattern.Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No.

Wow the Spike ball from the Hammer fall line will have a place in my bag for a long time. This ball is perfect for me in late league games or long sweepers. I have found great success in some sport shot where the shot is off the gutter. This ball is so clean through the fronts but has so much pop on the backend for me. With a Black Widow nasty core and taboo cover this ball was designed for success. This is a must have in ever league bowlers bag and have been flying off my shelf with nothing but compliments coming back from the way this ball reacts for all age groups. Young or old this ball is a milestone ball for everyone. Go to your local proshop and get one.Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No.

Likes:The Spike is super clean through the fronts. This is a great ball for the dry house conditions and later blocks in a tournament. The Spike creates great entry angle. Being I higher rev guy this ball is a must for the dry. Other lower rev rate bowlers have had great success with stronger layouts in the Spike.

Dislikes: Defiantly longer patterns. But you can change the surface down to 2000 and which enables the Spike to pick up earlier and still hit on the back.Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No.

Description: Hammer’s got a new way to attack the pins-Introducing the Hammer Spike. The Spike uses a high RG, high Dif-ferential core system that gives Hammer bowlers a new look at conquering drier lanes. Combining this core with the Taboo Jet Black’s coverstock (GTRIII) in a hybrid version gives the Spike a long move through the front of the lane, with a controlled but aggressive down-lane move. Take control of your game on drier lanes and pound the pocket with the new Hammer Spike!

Long and Strong!By gobeavers92 from Happy Valley, ORReviewed on: 8/12/2013Describe Yourself:ProBottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friendI drilled my Spike with a 5 in pin above my bridge with the CG kicked out (5 x 3). I added an extra hole on PAP. I have had a chance to throw the Spike for a few weeks now and have seen it on multiple patterns. This ball is designed to go long and make a nice strong move at the end of the pattern so I laid out this ball to match up to the ball strengths (long with a strong move at the end of the pattern). The Spike is made for the burn when you need it to get through the front part of the lane and the track area and save up enough energy to still hit as it goes through the pins. The ball comes from the factory with a 2000 factory polish finish so no surface prep was necessary. If you are looking for a hockey stick motion (hard curve at the end of the pattern) look no further than the Hammer Spike! This ball glides through the front part of the lane with ease and saves up its energy making a strong, sharp, yet predictable move as it exits the pattern. The Spike really shines when the lanes are burned up and you need a ball that will get down the lane but yet still be strong enough to roll through the pins with strong hitting power. The Spike is a must for bowlers that bowl a late shift league or tournament bowlers that need a ball for that dry lane afternoon block. This is a ball everybody needs to have in their bag!Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

4/5 Stars

looking forward to higher scoresBy yoop from MichiganReviewed on: 8/20/2013Pros:Flawless Surface, Great Weight, Attractive Design, Comfortable GripBest Uses:Local Bowling Alley, TournamentsDescribe Yourself:League BowlerBottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friendI altered my grip and release to improve my accuracy and pin count and this ball has performed very well.Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

5/5 Stars

Long and StrongBy Armstrong857 from Battle Ground,WAReviewed on: 8/29/2013Pros:Attractive Design, Flawless Surface, Great Weight, Comfortable GripBest Uses:Local Bowling Alley, TournamentsDescribe Yourself:ProBottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friendBowling Hand Right HandedExperience Advanced League Average 230Sport Shot Average 215Ball Speed Fast (17-19 mph)Style TweenerPAP 5 3/4 x 2 in UP

The Spike is one of my favorite balls for when the lanes start to dry out or on short patterns. I drilled my Spike with 4 1/2" pin above bridge layout with a hole in the center of grip on my VAL. One thing I noticed is when I need a ball that clears the fronts and mid-lane with an angular motion on the back end this ball is no stranger. You need to make sure there is friction though as this ball tends to wiggle when encountering oil down lane. This ball for me is about an arrow stronger than my cobalt vibe with an earlier motion out of the box. I feel like this ball is great for bowlers with medium to high ball speed that are looking for that angular motion with tremendous hitting power.Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

5/5 Stars

Required Equipment for a Serious BowlerBy Rick Freese from Pomona, Ca.Reviewed on: 6/23/2014Pros:Length, Flawless SurfaceBest Uses:Tournaments, Local Bowling AlleyDescribe Yourself:League BowlerBottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friendI already have chalked up an 800 & the ball has already paid for itself 5 times over. I have a 5 & 3/4 inch pin length. Layout: pin 1 & 3/4 above the the bridge. No additional weight holes. This ball is an absolute beast at 45 feet. After it clears the sloppy heads at the centers I bowl at, it makes a clean and deliberate move without losing energy or over-reacting. For tournaments, this ball is a must.Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[0 of 0 customers found this review helpful]

5/5 Stars

A lot of ball for the price point!!By qball1221 from ohioReviewed on: 9/19/2013Pros:Attractive Design, Flawless SurfaceBest Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments, UpgradeDescribe Yourself:ProBottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friendBeing High RG/ High Diff it is very clean thru front /mid lane, and is a controlled, and angular down lane. Spike uses a high RG, high Dif-ferential core system that gives Hammer bowlers a new look at conquering drier lanes. This is the ball motion that every bowler is looking for on typical house patterns, skid/flip. This is a motion that we have needed in HAMMER. USBC Team pattern, I had to adjust surface to 2000 no polish. This helped Spike open it more down lane. This also helped on USBC Sgl/Dbls pattern.Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Wow the Spike ball from the Hammer fall line will have a place in my bag for a long time. This ball is perfect for me in late league games or long sweepers. I have found great success in some sport shot where the shot is off the gutter. This ball is so clean through the fronts but has so much pop on the backend for me. With a Black Widow nasty core and taboo cover this ball was designed for success. This is a must have in ever league bowlers bag and have been flying off my shelf with nothing but compliments coming back from the way this ball reacts for all age groups. Young or old this ball is a milestone ball for everyone. Go to your local proshop and get one.Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Likes:The Spike is super clean through the fronts. This is a great ball for the dry house conditions and later blocks in a tournament. The Spike creates great entry angle. Being I higher rev guy this ball is a must for the dry. Other lower rev rate bowlers have had great success with stronger layouts in the Spike.

Dislikes: Defiantly longer patterns. But you can change the surface down to 2000 and which enables the Spike to pick up earlier and still hit on the back.Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

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5/5 Stars

The HammerBy Houptyman from Buffalo nyReviewed on: 1/5/2015Pros:Great Weight, Comfortable Grip, Attractive Design, Flawless SurfaceBest Uses:Local Bowling AlleyDescribe Yourself:Casual BowlerBottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friendNice roll to the ball!!Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.